Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198...
by leshow on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @02:06PM
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The example you selected with insulin does not support your argument.
Of course, anyone can do a google search and find some opinion pieces confirming their world view, that doesn't make it true.
The post article in particular just looks at the total revenue and essentially says "look how big it is compared to other countries, we must be subsidizing them". But this just justifies the extreme profit-seeking already in the sector, it's not an argument that it's necessary for innovation.
Of course, anyone can do a google search and find some opinion pieces confirming their world view, that doesn't make it true.
The post article in particular just looks at the total revenue and essentially says "look how big it is compared to other countries, we must be subsidizing them". But this just justifies the extreme profit-seeking already in the sector, it's not an argument that it's necessary for innovation.